Course summary
Gear up for a career beyond the assembly line. Our industry focused HNC provides you with the components for a shining manufacturing engineering career. As a part-time programme, our course allows you to assemble engineering skills and experience around your employment. Our Manufacturing Engineering HNC introduces a range of engineering fundamentals and business knowledge allowing you to improve existing manufacturing processes. You will also be exposed to management training and how to apply it to the production environment to become a multifaceted production manager. As you progress through our modules, you’ll develop an understanding of engineering in different contexts, you’ll also learn about different materials and their properties, as well as how to test them effectively and safely. You’ll cover production, manufacturing, and other engineering modules and will be able to take your career in multiple directions. You’ll broaden your understanding of design, maths, and science, learning how these fields work in tandem in engineering. Progression from this course may include relevant employment, a Higher National Diploma (HND) or stepping into a senior position.
Modules
Modules may include Year 1 Engineering Design (15 credits) Engineering Maths (15 credits) Engineering Science (15 credits) Engineering Management (15 credits) Year 2 Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15 credits) Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials (15 credits) Production Engineering for Manufacture (15 credits) Quality and Process Improvement (15 credits)
Assessment method
HNCs in Engineering are assessed using a combination of internal assessment (set and marked by Leeds City College), and internally assessed Pearson-set assignments (which are set by Pearson and marked by centres): In particular, the assessments include: ● One core unit for the HNC will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment. ● All other units are assessed by centre-devised assignments.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At present we do not hold a Tier 4 licence and so are unable to accept applications from international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
• A* to C grade in GCSE Maths, relevant A-levels, relevant BTEC Level 3/National Certificate at MM or above, also industrial experience will also be considered. • English: Level B2 (CEFR), PTE 51, IELTS 6 or equivalent. • Suitable reference (e.g. from line manager or tutor)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £4372 | Year 1 |
England | £4372 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4372 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4372 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4372 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Leeds
LS3 1AA